How to get to Long Island City in Queens by bus, train or subway?

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Directions to Long Island City (Queens) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Long Island City

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How to get to Long Island City by bus?

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How to get to Long Island City by train?

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How to get to Long Island City by subway?

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Subway stations near Long Island City in Queens

  • Queens Plaza [E,M,R],6 min walk,

Bus stations near Long Island City in Queens

  • Jackson Av/Orchard St,7 min walk,
  • Jackson Av/42 Rd,8 min walk,
  • Queens Bl/38 St,8 min walk,

Bus lines to Long Island City in Queens

  • Q101,Steinway 19 Av Via Steinway St,
  • Q102,Astoria 27 Av Via 31 St,
  • Q67,Middle Village Fresh Pond Rd,
  • Q100,Limited Rikers Is,
  • Q32,Midtown Penn Sta Via Roosevelt Via 5 Av,
  • Q60,East Midtown 2 Av Via Queens Bl,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Long Island City?

    The closest stations to Long Island City are:

    • Queens Plaza [E,M,R] is 486 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Jackson Av/Orchard St is 571 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Jackson Av/42 Rd is 634 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Queens Bl/38 St is 673 yards away, 8 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Long Island City?

    These bus lines stop near Long Island City: Q32, Q60.

  • Which train lines stop near Long Island City?

    These train lines stop near Long Island City: MONTAUK, OYSTER BAY.

  • Which subway lines stop near Long Island City?

    These subway lines stop near Long Island City: E, M.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Long Island City in Queens?

    The nearest subway station to Long Island City in Queens is Queens Plaza [E,M,R]. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Long Island City in Queens?

    The nearest bus stop to Long Island City in Queens is Jackson Av/Orchard St. It’s a 7 min walk away.

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Long Island City Address: 31-05 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States street in Queens

Long Island City, Queens
Long Island City, QueensLong Island City (LIC) is a residential and commercial neighborhood located on the extreme western tip of Queens, New York City, at the western edge of Long Island. It is bordered by Astoria to the north; the East River to the west; Hazen Street, 49th Street, and New Calvary Cemetery in Sunnyside to the east; and Newtown Creek—which separates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn—to the south. Incorporated as a separate city in 1870, Long Island City was originally the seat of government of the Town of Newtown, before becoming part of New York City in 1898. Starting in the early 21st century, Long Island City became known for its rapid and ongoing residential growth and gentrification, its waterfront parks, and its thriving arts community. The area has a high concentration of art galleries, art institutions, and studio space.Long Island City is the eastern terminus of the Queensboro Bridge, the only non-tolled automotive route connecting Queens and Manhattan. Northwest of the bridge are the Queensbridge Houses, a development of the New York City Housing Authority and the largest public housing complex in the Western Hemisphere. Long Island City is part of Queens Community District 1 to the north and Queens Community District 2 to the south. It is patrolled by the New York City Police Department's 108th Precinct. Politically, Long Island City is represented by the New York City Council's 26th District.
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